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  • Stepping out of the blue for Army green

    Change is good, as one Airman in the 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron here finds out as he changes from "Into the Blue" to "Army Strong." Senior Airman Mike Goldman, 16th EWS journeyman, will become Specialist Goldman Dec. 28, as he enlists into the Army through the "Operation Blue to Green"

  • Mountain Home squadrons hone skills

    Two fighter squadrons from Mountain Home AFB, Idaho engaged in dissimilar air combat training and fired live weapons while on temporary duty here for Combat Archer. They set up operations in the 83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron, an Air Combat Command tenant unit located at Tyndall. The F-15s of the

  • Moody units earn 'outstanding' award

    Air Force officials recently recognized two units here for their "outstanding" work by awarding them the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. Both the 347th Rescue Wing and 820th Security Forces Group stood above the rest with their actions during the Global War on Terror and while providing

  • Gunfighter maintenance named ACC's best

    The 366th Fighter Wing's maintenance community was named Air Combat Command's best after they won the command's final round of this year's Daedalian maintenance competition, according to an announcement Tuesday morning. A team of Air Combat Command evaluators visited the base Nov. 15 to rate the

  • Global Hawk flies first Beale ACC sortie

    Beale's newly-arrived RQ-4 Global Hawk Remotely Piloted Aircraft made its first operational Air Combat Command flight from here on Nov. 22, landing at 1:45 p.m. The first Global Hawk flight from Beale signifies the end of the base's and communities' five-year wait for the aircraft, and the beginning

  • Higher education leads to success

    Today's air expeditionary Airman is deploying longer and more often than ever before in a world of shrinking budgets, bonuses and manpower. However, one benefit that hasn't gone away in these changing times is the educational opportunities offered by the Air Force. Those opportunities are becoming

  • Bold Tigers: The next generation

    It reads like something ripped from today's news headlines: Enemy forces plan to attack an American military convoy. They scheme to use improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, along the convoy's planned route. But as the insurgents plant their bombs, their actions are captured by an optical camera on

  • Air Rescue Association recognizes Moody pilot

    A Moody helicopter pilot took his experiences flying for the Army to new heights in the Air Force and recently earned the Air Rescue Association's 2006 Richard T. Kight Award. Capt. Eric Trocinski, 41st Rescue Squadron, earned the association's highest honor for his role during a recent deployment.

  • Beale receives new Global Hawk RPA

    Beale's second RQ-4 Global Hawk Remotely Piloted Aircraft arrived here Nov. 3 at 4:51 p.m., landing directly on the center line of the flight line. The aircraft, a Block 10 model flown in from Edwards Air Force Base, was landed by Lt. Col. Christopher Jella, 18th Reconnaissance Squadron

  • Beale, community combat underage drinking crimes

    Beale Air Force Base has been selected to receive a grant from the Department of Justice which will allow the base and the state to share $900,000 over the next three years to reduce underage drinking by Airmen. The award of funds was made through the Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Discretionary

  • Mountain Home newspaper going virtual

    An era will come to an end Dec. 22 when the Mountain Home Air Force Base newspaper, The Gunfighter, hits the streets for the last time. The public affairs staff will set a benchmark in the Air Force and become one of the first bases to transition from a traditional newspaper to a web-based product.

  • 5th CS tackle big project

    Members of the 5th Communications Squadron recently replaced a 600-pound antenna drive motor assembly and rotary coupler that will ensure safe air traffic control operations here, Minot International Airport and 10 surrounding satellite airports throughout the upcoming winter months. Working through

  • Ellsworth enters EPA's Track Performance Program

    During a ceremony Oct. 31 Ellsworth Air Force Base became the first Air Force-owned installation to accept membership into the Environmental Protection Agency's Performance Track Program. Robert Roberts, EPA regional administrator, said Ellsworth deserves the satisfaction of knowing it is doing the

  • MH Airman saves girl from burning vehicle

    An Airman from the 366th Component Maintenance Squadron saved a woman from a car before it caught fire Oct. 21 in southern Idaho. Captain Anthony Pickett had finished dropping off Combined Federal Campaign donations in Boise and was traveling to Jackpot, Nev., when he saw an accident occur ahead of

  • Moody AFB honors sacrifice of a Hampton, Va., native

    Members from various groups and squadrons here gathered to honor the life and sacrifices of Airman 1st Class LeeBernard Chavis Oct. 19, 2006, at the base chapel. Airman Chavis was killed Oct. 14, 2006, in the line of duty while performing duties as a turret gunner with his security forces' team

  • Nellis rescue team saves Utah hiker

    A combat search and rescue team stationed here rescued a hiker missing in Zion National Park, Utah, Oct. 23. The team consisted of Airmen from the 58th and 66th Rescue Squadrons. The pararescuemen on the mission were Tech. Sgt. Dana Vaughan and Staff Sgts. Jeremy Diola, Ted Rajala and Eric Kelly,

  • Boom uses steady hand to gas up aircraft

    "It's more like trying to knock a melon off a post by pushing a 20-foot pole through a chain-link fence on a windy day." Senior Airman Jered Danielson compared working the boom at nearly five miles above Iraq to a video game, but there's more to it than just playing a game. Airman Danielson, 340th

  • Nellis activates new joint tactics unit

    The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center reactivated a squadron Sept. 29 here to better support the air expeditionary forces and assist Airman in their spin-up training process before deploying. The 561st Joint Tactics Squadron was stood up to formalize the process of collecting tactics, techniques,

  • ACC raises awareness of domestic violence

    The Air Force family is as vulnerable to domestic violence as any other family (last fiscal year, there were 73 domestic violence incidents reported here). But this month, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, people throughout Air Combat Command are doing their part to raise awareness of the

  • Ellsworth team nationally recognized

    An Ellsworth team of five was among those recognized for their accomplishments during the 2006 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards ceremony Oct. 5 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. This U.S. Department of Energy award recognizes the annual achievements in the category of energy

  • ACC sets safety records

    The results are in and, according to the numbers, Air Combat Command knows how to get the job done - safely. Even with manpower and monetary cuts. By the close of fiscal 2006, the command set new records for the lowest number of Class A ground and flight mishaps and closed out a fifth year without a

  • MEDIA CONTEST: story simulation

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  • ACC assists maintainers with AFSO21

    Team Moody recently welcomed a delegation of Air Combat Command facilitators for a five-day Rapid Improvement Event to assist the base with its Air Force Smart Operations 21 initiatives. The RIE examined the repair and enhancement process which involves implementing more effective techniques to

  • First female active-duty fighter pilot retires

    The first female active-duty fighter pilot retired here Oct. 13 after 20 years of Air Force service. Lt. Col. Sharon Preszler, 20th Fighter Wing staff director and Commander's Action Group director, said she developed a love for flight when she was four years. She said she wanted to be a flight

  • A-10 radio upgrades limited to deployed aircraft

    Two hundred and ninety four of the Air Force's 356 A-10's will go without radio upgrades critical to their role in Iraq and Afghanistan because Air Combat Command, the lead funding agency, is short funds. Approximately $60 million is needed to install and upgrade the AN/ARC-210 digital radios in the

  • 366th CES takes nine Air Combat Command awards

    The 366th Civil Engineer Squadron has been awarded nine 2006 Air Combat Command Civil Engineer Awards. They received the outstanding civil engineer small unit award, two flight awards and four individual awards. They were also runner ups for one flight and two individual awards. According to the

  • ACC declares IOC for Small Diameter Bomb

    ACC Commander Gen. Ronald Keys declared initial operational capability for the GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bomb Oct. 2. The IOC announcement comes six months ahead of schedule, only weeks after it was initially delivered to the warfighter in early September for Air and Space Expeditionary Force 3/4.

  • Exercise takes on new name, mission

    With the ever-changing fight in the Global War on Terror, thus goes the Air Force with the carnation, or reincarnation, of Green Flag. The Air Warrior exercises at Nellis and at Barksdale AFB, La., have officially become the Air Force's premier pre-deployment exercises for Air Combat Command flying

  • New capability improves CSAR response

    The 347th Rescue Group is preparing to add a new capability to their life-saving arsenal soon. Kangaroo Duck, a process which involves strapping an inflatable rubber raft to the underbelly of an HH-60G Pave Hawk, will be used to better assist with water-rescue scenarios, like those experienced

  • Re-designation ceremony brings historic 23rd Wing to Moody

    The 347th Rescue Wing was officially re-designated as the 23rd Wing during a ceremony at 8:23 a.m. here today. The ceremony culminated several recent changes to Moody's wing, including the assumption of the 23rd Fighter Group at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., and Moody's 820th Security Forces

  • SJ medics bring health care to Bolivia

    Members of the 4th Medical Group here recently provided nine days of humanitarian medical care in rural areas of Bolivia. More than 4,100 Bolivians in four rural areas of northern Bolivia, near the Brazilian border, received care in general medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, optometry and dental

  • 23rd "Flying Tigers" to become host wing at Moody

    The 347th Rescue Wing will be redesignated as the 23rd Wing during a ceremony here at 8:23 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29. Brig. Gen. Blair Hansen, vice commander of 9th Air Force at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., will preside over the redesignation ceremony to officially rename the 347th Rescue Wing units. The

  • A 'no' becomes 'yes' after 25 years

    The answer always seemed to be no, but Mario Catungal knew someday it was going to be yes. He just didn't realize it would take 25 years to get the answer he knew was coming. Loosely locking his fingers together, he leaned forward in his chair slightly, his Philippine accent punctuating his

  • Medical exercise leaves real-world impact in Colombia

    A 14-member medical team from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and Offutt AFB, Neb., returned to the United States Friday after participating in a two-week medical readiness training exercise here. The team of doctors and support personnel, together with Colombian health officials, provided medical

  • Spouses play 'key' role in ACC

    Although spouses have always been an important part of the Air Force family, Air Combat Command provides an opportunity for its spouses to play a "key" role in accomplishing the mission. ACC's Key Spouse Program, which links family members and unit commanders, helps spouses play a key role in the

  • IG inspectors provide air power

    Inspectors = inspections = readiness =aircraft = combat airpower Without inspectors, Air Combat Command cannot provide combat airpower, and with budget cuts and force shaping initiatives, balancing manpower and readiness remains a challenge. One of the ways the ACC Inspector General is overcoming

  • Army awards Airman Bronze Star for service

    A 347th Civil Engineer Squadron sergeant was recently awarded the Bronze Star medal by the U.S. Army for his efforts in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Tech. Sgt. Heath Tempel, 347th CES Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight support section chief, was deployed to Balad Air Base, Iraq, from Sept. 7,

  • Colonel Goldfein named last F-117A Bandit

    The commander of the 49th Fighter Wing, Col. David Goldfein, is the last of an honored breed. When Colonel Goldfein flew his first F-117A Sept. 14, he became the last Bandit. The Bandit nickname harkens back to when the Stealth Fighter Program in Tonopah, Nev., was classified, said Lt. Col. Chris

  • Dragon Test Team inactivates: 'Gray Dragon' to fly no more

    The 53rd Test Evaluation Group's Detachment 1, Dragon Test Team, celebrated 24 years of service during its inactivation ceremony here Friday."By law, whenever a weapon system is within five years of retirement we stop conducting modifications and testing," said Lt. Col. Rick Silong, Det. 1

  • Report: pilot error caused B-1B crash

    Pilot error caused a B-1B aircraft to crash while landing on the runway at a forward deployed location May 8, 2006, according to an aircraft accident investigation report released today. The copilot suffered a minor back injury and the other three crew members were not injured. Damage totaled

  • Air Force dentist aids Colombian people

    On Sept. 11, 2001, Lt. Col. (Dr.) Gary Geracci was in the middle of packing for a TDY when he received a call from his mother saying the World Trade Center had been attacked. "I don't think you'll be going anywhere," she said. Like so many others who witnessed the tragic events of 9/11, Colonel

  • Rising fuel costs tighten AF belt

    The growing cost of crude oil combined with increasing fuel demands of the Global War on Terrorism are forcing Air Combat Command to brace for a budget crisis. The Air Force paid approximately $4.2 billion for petroleum in fiscal 2005 - almost $1.4 billion more than fiscal 2004, according to the

  • Hammer ACE team ready for hurricanes, more

    Hurricanes, aircraft accidents, terrorist attacks and civil support -- for Air Combat Command's Hammer Adaptive Communications Element (ACE) team, life is all about responding to contingencies. "That's all we do," said Senior Master Sgt. Dale Gibbons, the team's superintendent. The team at

  • After Katrina: ACC's intel team applies lessons learned

    The men and women of Air Combat Command's intelligence directorate haven't been stocking up on distilled water and plywood, but they're prepared for the busy part of the 2006 hurricane season or any natural disaster that might affect the United States. "We're light years ahead of where we were this

  • AWACS awaits essential upgrades

    "The U.S. Air Force JOVIAL Program Office has closed due to lack of funding." To some, the announcement posted on the Web site may have little or no significance, but for those familiar with the E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system, the closure could mean problems for the future of command

  • Katrina shapes rescue mission

    On Aug. 29, 2005, the third strongest hurricane ever to hit U.S soil made landfall on the Louisiana/Mississippi border. Soon after, Moody rescue crews were called on-scene to perform search and rescue on a scale previously unseen. "The Katrina relief effort was a benchmark for Air Force rescue,"

  • Shaw brings hammer to air-to-ground lethality

    Shaw's 55th Fighter Squadron deployed Aug. 18 to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to participate in exercise Combat Hammer, which started Monday. One hundred twenty-three personnel including pilots, maintainers, weapons loaders, crew chiefs, operations support and life support technicians are taking part

  • 5th Bomb Wing picks up Omaha hardware

    The 5th Bomb Wing received the U.S. Strategic Command Omaha Trophy in a wing-wide ceremony here Aug. 4. "This trophy recognizes your excellence, but it also recognizes the sacrifices you've made and continue to make," said Gary Gates, a civic leader representing Omaha, Neb., the city where the award

  • B-2 Spirit exceeds mission standard

    The B-2 achieved a milestone when it exceeded Air Combat Command's fully mission capable rate standard of 51 percent in June, a feat not achieved since September 2004.Keeping the B-2 ready for war is an effort that requires the hard work and support of everyone who works on base, said Col. Bob

  • 347th RQW absorbs units, transitions to 23rd WG

    The 23rd Fighter Group at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., will become part of the 347th Rescue Wing at Moody AFB, Ga., in a ceremony scheduled for Aug. 18 at Pope. This fighter group, made up of A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, is scheduled to begin relocating to Georgia in mid 2007, said Col. Joe Callahan,

  • Moody's EMTs receive hands-on training

    Eighteen emergency medical technicians here sharpened their skills during a combined Air Force Emergency Services Instructor and Emergency Medical Technician refresher course at the 347th Medical Group Tuesday through today. Six Emergency Medical Services Instructor course students, comprised of

  • 347th RQW attends 122 GWOT injuries since June 1

    The 347th Rescue Wing's efforts saved 66 people from potentially fatal injuries and another 56 from critical injuries since June 1 in Afghanistan. These numbers not only show deployed Moody Airmen accomplishing the mission, but that human lives are being saved, said Col. Eric Kivi, 347th Operations

  • Bearing assembly failure causes Hill F-16 crash

    A bearing assembly failure caused the crash of an F-16CG in an unpopulated dry area close to Carrington Island in the Great Salt Lake, Utah, during a training mission March 30, according to an Air Force report released today. The pilot ejected safely from the aircraft, sustaining minor scratches and

  • Political guidelines addressed for combatants

    While upcoming elections give Airmen and Department of Defense civilians an opportunity to voice their opinions, there are guidelines they need to know before participating in political activities. These rules are designed to maintain the military's image as a neutral entity of the government, said

  • Senior leader assignments

    The following are Air Combat Command senior leaders who have been selected for assignment:Col. Charles E. Potter, 6th Medical Group commander, Macdill AFB, Fla., will become ACC deputy command surgeon, Langley AFB, Va. Col. Loren M. Johnson, 347th Medical Group commander, Moody AFB, Ga., will become

  • FAA authorizes Predators to seek survivors

    Traditionally tasked to hunt for targets, Air Combat Command's Predators are now authorized to seek survivors during disaster relief operations. A certificate of authorization, issued by the Federal Aviation Administration May 18, allows the MQ-1 or MQ-9 to support relief operations by providing

  • Gen Moseley: New long-range bomber on horizon for 2018

    A new bomber scheduled for operation as early as 2018 will enhance America's long-range strike capabilities, according to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley in a recent Armed Services Committee speech. In a step to develop future long-range strike capabilities, Air Combat Command is

  • Moody, local pilots meet to make safer skies

    Several Moody members met with local-area pilots Saturday at Valdosta Regonal Airport, Ga., in an effort to eliminate mid-air collisions above Southern Georgia. The potential for mid-air collisions is a constant hazard during flight, and research shows the most critical times are three minutes after

  • Iron Thunder rocks Shaw

    More than 100 aircraft from four branches of the U.S. military and NATO forces participated this week in Operation Iron Thunder, hosted by Shaw's 77th Fighter Squadron. The exercise offered a chance for players to be exposed to missions identical to those faced in combat. Participating aircraft

  • Langley crew conducts fit test for new weapon

    In another Raptor first, Langley munitions crews loaded the new GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb onto an operational F-22A Raptor July 15. The fit test, conducted by members of the 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and observed by experts from Lockheed, Boeing, Edwards AFB, Calif., and Eglin AFB, Fla., was

  • COMACC: how to operate 'better, faster, cheaper'

    I know what you're thinking. "Here it comes again - a new fad." And I've been in the Air Force long enough to have seen my share too. Lean, Six Sigma, Action Workout, Re-engineering, and Quality Air Force - we just never seemed to get them right across the Air Force. Either we improved in a

  • ACC releases MQ-1L accident report

    Pilot error caused an MQ-1L Predator aircraft to crash during a reconnaissance mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom March 20, 2006, according to an aircraft accident investigation report released today. There were no injuries in the incident and the aircraft crashed in an unpopulated area.

  • Senior leader retirements, assignments

    The following are senior leaders in ACC who scheduled to retire: Maj. Gen. Kenneth M. Decuir, Air Combat Command vice commander, Langley AFB, Va. Col. Harvey L. Hammond Jr., 98th Operations Group commander, Nellis AFB, Nev. The following are senior leaders in ACC who have been selected for

  • ACC releases details on Shaw F-16 crash

    An F-16CJ pilot ejected from his aircraft over the Atlantic Ocean Apr. 5, 2006 after experiencing a Gravity-Induced Loss of Consciousness and awaking to find his aircraft in an unrecoverable dive, according to an Air Combat Command report released today. The pilot suffered serious injuries during

  • Weasel shakes Shaw Airmen

    Shaw pilots and ground players honed their combat skills last week during a large force-employment flying exercise called Dynamic Weasel 06-2. About 70 fighter, attack, helicopter and command and control aircraft including F-16CJ, A-10, F/A-18, F-15C, EA-6B, UH-60, AH-64, E-8C, E-3 and RC-135

  • Pilots get bird's eye view Discovery launch

    Pilots from the 58th Fighter Squadron had front-row tickets to one of the hottest fireworks shows in the country when they were flying top cover for the NASA's launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery at Cape Canaveral, Fla., on July 4. Maj. Timothy Luce and Capt. Tim Monroe, both pilots with the 58th

  • Brig. Gen. Gorenc best in Air Combat Command

    Before Brig. Gen. Frank Gorenc relinquished command of the 332d Air Expeditionary Wing here July 5, he found that his bittersweet day had an unexpected extra. During the ceremony's opening, Lt. Gen. Gary North, commander of U.S. Central Command Air Forces, announced that General Gorenc had won the

  • Barkesdale NCO convicted of negligent homicide

    A panel of officer and enlisted Airmen found a Barksdale senior NCO guilty of negligent homicide and careless driving during a three-day special court-martial that ended here June 15. The court sentenced Master Sgt. Kenneth Sciara, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, to 30 days confinement, forfeiture of $100

  • Holloman NCO nabs Airman of the year

    A noncommissioned officer at Holloman AFB, N.M., is one of 12 Airmen who won the Air Force Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award. Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Hansen, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron, received a call from Gen. Ronald Keys, commander of Air Combat Command, June 12, informing him of the outstanding

  • Air Force changes network operations structure

    The Air Force reorganized its network operations structure on Wednesday, July 5, to better support the warfighter. The move puts all Air Force units charged with network operations under the command of a single commander, Lt. Gen. Robert Elder, 8th Air Force and Air Force Network Operations

  • Moody home to AOY third consecutive year

    Among the service's more than 270, 000 enlisted people, a Moody Airman has been named one of the 12 elite for the third consecutive year. Senior Airman Polly-Jan Bobseine, 823rd Security Forces Squadron, was selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year based on her battlefield experience

  • Senior leader retirements, assignments

    The following are senior leaders in ACC who have been selected for assignment:Maj. Gen. Timothy C. Jones, ACC director, plans and programs, Langley AFB, Va., will become Air Force special assistant to the deputy chief of staff, strategic plans and programs, Washington D.C. Brig. Gen. Mark T.

  • Whiteman responds to Clinton, Mo building collapse

    Whiteman Air Force Base sent 12 fire and rescue specialists about 28 miles south of the base to provide support for recovery operation for a building that collapsed Monday in the town's square.It was a response to a state-wide request for mutual aid in Clinton, Mo.The base sent Airmen, trained in

  • Air Force announces special ops at Cannon as new mission

    Air Force officials announced today that Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., will be the new home for an Air Force special operations wing. Air Force Special Operations Command will accept ownership of Cannon and the Melrose Range effective Sunday, Oct. 1, 2007. The decision came as a result of an

  • ACC announces science and engineer award nominees

    The following are ACC scientists nominated for the 2005 Air Force Outstanding Scientist and Engineer Awards: - Scientist, junior military nominee – 2nd Lt. Charles M. Reid II, 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron - Scientist, mid-career military nominee – Maj. David Pugh, National Air and Space

  • 53rd Wing breaks in test on new AF flight suit

    What’s next after the new Airman Battle Uniform, physical training uniform and the service dress prototype? ‘Bag’ wearers who might have felt a little left out of the latest wave of uniform updates should rest assured knowing the Combat Air Force’s focal point for operational test and evaluation,

  • Northern Edge 06 sharpens joint capabilities

    The final mission flies today at Northern Edge 2006, but the majority of the results are already in, and success is the buzzword from Alaska. During the two-week joint-service exercise, several scenarios have proven that the interoperability and integration between American assets are stronger than

  • Washington Nationals draft Air Force son

    Robby Jacobsen has been his father’s little slugger since 1984. Now he is on the Washington Nationals farm team. The Washington Nationals, the newest Major League Baseball franchise, drafted Jacobsen, son of Col. Kevin Jacobsen, Air Force Office of Special Investigations 2nd Field Investigations

  • Hollywood features Airmen as extras in upcoming movie

    There’s more than meets the eye to the 65 Nellis Airmen who played small roles in the as-yet untitled Transformers action movie, currently being filmed. The Airmen played the roles of Army medivac troops and commandos for the DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures production at Hoover Dam outside Las

  • Senior leader assignments

    The following are ACC senior officers who have been selected for assignments. Col. Darryl W. Burke, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, Southwest Asia, will become Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of The Air Force, Pentagon, Washington D.C. Col. James P. Galloway III, 347th Mission

  • Airman trains Hollywood actors for upcoming 'Transformers'

    For authentic military aspects, DreamWorks/Paramount Pictures looked no further than Air Force personnel for the major motion picture production “Transformers.” The actors did special training for their individual military parts with an Air Force senior noncommissioned officer. Master Sgt. Ray

  • Predator unit boasts 20 unmanned aircraft, Iraq covered

    Patrolling the skies over Iraq for more than 2,250 hours in May, the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron here leads the biggest unmanned aerial vehicle operation in the world with one of the Air Force’s smallest aircraft – the Predator. Providing “real-time eyes-in-the-skies,” the squadron of

  • Thunderbirds’ announce 2007 officers

    The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, “Thunderbirds,” have announced their new officers for the 2007 demonstration season – the 54th in the team’s history. Joining the team on the left wing position at Thunderbird no. 2 will be Maj. Chris Austin, currently assigned to the 57th Wing, Nellis

  • Senior leader assignments

    The following are ACC senior officers who have been selected for assignments. Col. Helen M. Hornkingery, 366th Medical Group commander, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, will become 96th Surgical Operations Squadron commander, Eglin AFB, Fla. Col. Jerrold N. Flyer, 56th Medical Group deputy commander, Luke